Description
Grilled shrimp kebabs are a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs shrimp (shelled and deveined, tail-on)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, melted butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; reserve some for basting.
- Coat shrimp with the marinade and thread onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill kebabs for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 190mg